To Boldly Go… May 12, 2009
Posted by Realitybypass in Critiquing, Movies.Tags: review, Star trek, Star Trek movie
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So I was one of the rabid fans who went to the preshowings of Star Trek on Thursday. I am not ashamed of this. We were the geeky couple who were second in line and even skipped dinner to make sure we were there early. This lead to mass popcorn consumption but that’s a post for another blog.
Anyway…in a phrase I loved the movie. From the sets, to casting, to special effects, to writing…I loooved this movie. It was a movie that paid homage to where it had come from, but still blazed paths into completely new territory and set things up so that the franchise is given new life.
As a writer I’m impressed by the message of Star Trek and the pacing. The pacing ran well between character moments, action, drama, romance and humor. It never let you go or had you glancing at your watch. The plot was kept simple so that the focus could be on this new crew and how they come together and why. Each of the lead characters had a moment to shine and to show why they are important to the crew and the beginnings of why they will become more and more important to each other. The message was one of hope, friendship, family and love and how people react to loss. For some they become the villains and others the heroes. Everyone has a reason for doing what they do.
Six days later I’m still pondering this film. The story, the fan service and the links to the past… I need to see it again, but if you haven’t gone I encourage it. Even if you aren’t a Trekker or a big fan of the original this is a show worth seeing and it’s not so seeped in its own mythology that you won’t be able to follow along.
It’s one heck of a ride.
Jana
